Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has responded to remarks surrounding his identity and family background, issuing a strong message to those who have been using names such as Patel and Mumbai when referring to him.
In a statement attributed to him, Babu questioned whether people were only now discovering that he was Indian, appearing to address the conversations and comments surrounding his background.
“Is this the first time people are discovering that Babu Owino is Indian? One minute it’s Patel, the next it’s Mumbai,” he said.
However, the legislator made it clear that while people were free to call him whatever they wanted, his mother should not be dragged into the exchanges.
“Call me whatever you want but please, respect my mother. One day she will be the one to open for you State House gate,” Babu stated.
His remarks took a personal turn as he defended his mother while responding to the comments directed at him.
The MP also used the opportunity to make a political statement about his relationship with his supporters, presenting his political journey as one that extends beyond his individual ambitions.
“Voting Babu Owino IN, brings hope to your family. Fighting Babu, you’re fighting your own family,” he added.
His message combined a response to remarks about his identity with a defence of his family and a statement about his political support.
The reference to State House also added a political dimension to his message, as he portrayed his family’s future role in a manner that suggested confidence in his political ambitions.